landscape architecture design portfolio

Landscape Architecture

Design Portfolio JOAN TACHADO

Contents

Curriculum Vitae

Professional Work Experience

Major Projects

Other Additional Work Experience

Curriculum Vitae Name: Joan Tachado

Address: Tarneit, Victoria, Australia

Contact Nos : +61424798937

+61478388283

E-mail address: [email protected]

Personal Data

Tertiary Education:

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, 2001

College of Architecture,

University of the Philippines

Top 2% of the graduating class

Awards & Citations Received: Best in Landscape Design Series

Best in Thesis, Philip H. Recto Design Excellence

Awardee for the thesis entitled “ A Government

Center for Antipolo City: A Civic Place in a

Protected Area”

Best in Planting Design

Best in Planting Materials

Professional Work Experience:

Milne Constructions, Victoria, Australia

(March 2014-current)

JMT Landscape Design Solutions, Philippines

(July 2013- )

City Government of Antipolo, Philippines

(June 2011-June 2013)

Khatib & Alami Consolidated Engineering Company (CEC),

United Arab Emirates

(June 2007- Jan 2011)

Casa Gardenera (now Ascot Landscaping LLC) Dubai, United

Arab Emirates

(March 2006- May 2007)

City Government of Antipolo, Philippines

(September 2001- February 2006)

mailto:[email protected]

Major Projects

Gate District Towers 3-8, Reem Island, Shams Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Dubai World Central (now Al Maktoum International Airport), Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Platinum Towers, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Pearl Jumeirah Island Development, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Al Ajlan Tower, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Malaomaoan Island Development, Sorsogon, Philippines

A Government Center for Antipolo City, Philippines

A Butterfly Garden for Hinulugan Taktak Protected Landscape

The Gate District Towers 3-8, Al Reem Island,

Shams, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Project Description: The Gate District Towers 3-8 is located on two plots (Plot C-12 & C-13) in Al Reem Island, Shams Abu Dhabi and consists of six towers featuring a bridge that boost various facilities connecting towers 3 to 6. With residential towers, modern offices and high caliber shopping and hotel accommodation, the Landscape Master Plan is designed to play a positive role in creating the feeling of a unique world class community. There are three parts to the Master Plan. First is the ground plane, between the Loop Roads and the building which projects an upscale image of the project to all those driving past it on the Loop Roads, and creates formal dignified approaches to the building for residents and guests. Second is the landscape design for the podium. The podium is where all the outdoor amenities for the property are located. The design for this part of the property is more informal suited to the recreational nature of the activities; and the architectural forms are more playful. Third is the landscape design for the “cutouts” of Towers 7 and 8. Each of these components of the landscape has unique design criteria, design forms , and relationships with its surrounds.



My Involvement in the Project: • Concept Design Work • Schematic Design Work • Design Development • Construction Documentation • Value Engineering • Material Specifications

Project Description: The podium at the Gate District Towers is a large landscape courtyard on the 5th floor comprised of separate but linked areas. A wide range of uses are provided within the podium which include tennis courts, a multi-purpose court, outdoor café, large swimming pools, kiddie pools with tent structure, playground, mini-golf, water features, and lawn areas for picnicking, croquet, structured classes or just for a rest on the grass. Private outdoor spaces enclosed with raised planters are also provided for most of the residential units on the podium. Total overall project cost is pegged at $2 Billion while landscape budgetary cost is $25 Million



CUT-OUTS OR WINDOWS IN THE SKY

Each Cut-out or Window in the Sky of Towers 7 and 8 is designed as a “pocket park” for people who live close by and has an artistic blending of forms, colors, and materials. The main challenges in this concept/undertaking are: 1. how to bring those plants on various levels. 2. how to maintain these plants esp. with strong winds and different humidity levels in those areas 3. various air/mechanical vents scattered in all floors that has to be covered and levels that have to be adjusted upon…

Project Description: Dubbed as the world’s largest airport having seven (7) runways, the Dubai World Central (now Al Makthoum International Airport) sits on a vast expanse of land covering 140 square kilometers. It spans 10 kilometers between the Emirates Road and the Outer Bypass corridor, which is located 40 kilometers away from Dubai’s central business district. The desert environment and varied landforms provide tremendous landscape design challenges and attendant opportunities. Environmental characteristics of the site are demanding and call for innovative approaches in landscape design.

DUBAI WORLD CENTRAL (now AL MAKTHOUM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT)

KA&ME will transform this site into a distinctive resource for Dubai, elevating Dubai World Central Airport City to the global stature that it requires. The Airport City Master Plan will describe a development scenario that will establish a design direction for Airport City, and will establish a level of quality in terms of materials, and level of detailing necessary to have a built environment of a global stature. This plan will also identify potential landscape areas and identify the appropriate level of Landscape Design Intensity. The plan will also describe a general design context for each Airport City component. This will serve as a guide for the specific landscape design concepts to be generated in the Schematic Design Phase for each area of Airport City. My Involvement in the Project: Assisted in the formulation of Landscape Design Guidelines and preparation of DWC Airport City Conceptual Landscape Master Plan Report for the whole development under KAME (Khatib & Alami and Metcalf & Eddy)

Project Description: Platinum Towers is a 29-storey commercial & residential tower at the entrance of Business Bay, Dubai. The Tower Complex will include state of the art spa, sauna health club, swimming pools, restaurants and other facilities. The Landscape Architecture scope includes several levels of podiums. The design concept for the landscapes of these podiums is envisioned to be a modern landscape that complements the overall appearance of the building. Also, the landscape design seeks to achieve balance and symmetry as can be seen in the formally organized walkways and planters that follow the geometric shape of the tower. Terraced planters with selection of trees, both flowering and canopy to provide shade to joggers and leisure walkers, as well as an array of ornamental shrubs and ground covers help soften the rigidity on both sides of these jogging paths. This helps achieved the effect of a “soft” environment that complements the layout of the tower while maintaining modern architectural character through details and materials. The idea is to have a minimalist design approach yet taking into consideration all the necessary attributes of a modern landscape, simple yet elegant and functional.

My Involvement in the project: • Concept Design • Schematic Design • LEED Accreditation • Design Development

PLATINUM TOWERS,

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The PEARL JUMEIRAH ISLAND, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Project Overview: Pearl Jumeira Master Plan presents a celebration along the Dubai Shore through built form, landscape, land use and environment response. The natural feature and attributes of the site , including the ground condition and the landform would generate a unique built form response and sense of place for the residential precinct. Pearl Jumeira is an attractive amenity for residents and visitors alike. It offers a range of activities for people of all ages, and has helped shape the character of Dubai shoreline. The development promotes active and passive pursuits in a manner that is compatible with the quality of the site. More specifically, the development….. Offers public access to the water Invites people to enjoy a stroll along the water edges Provides recreational activities for all ages Includes ample parking and access to all developments Offers accommodations in an attractive area for out of town guests Preserves the natural and serene setting of the town My involvement in the project: Overall streetscaping, taking into considerations the character of each neighborhood, use and nature of road/street, as well as other amenities and utilities in and around the development.

Project Overview: Al Ajlan Tower is a high rise, mixed used development at the heart of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It features a garden with an interior pool and jacuzzi at the roof top level, providing a magnificent view of the City as the backdrop. Ground plane landscape concept is simple, direct, yet elegant using materials such as granite cobbles, natural granite and concrete pavers. My involvement in the project: Initial Concept Planning Schematic Design Design Development Construction Documentation

AL AJLAN TOWERS, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

MALAOMAOAN ISLAND RESORT, Sorsogon, Philippines

Overview of the Project: Malaomaoan Island is a 30-hectare privately owned island in Sorsogon Bay and San Bernardino Strait, off the Province of Sorsogon. From a bird’s eye view, it is shaped like a tadpole. The island has powdery white sand and is rich in flora and fauna with closely arrayed rows of coconut trees, a forest canopy and other fruit bearing trees. It is also teeming with marine wildlife with coral reefs within its vicinity. The island also offers a magnificent view of the pride of Albay and the Philippines- the world’s most perfect cone shaped volcano- the Mount Mayon. With great potential for ecotourism-related activities, the island will feature several distinct sets of accommodations that will cater to different needs and tastes of visitors. These are tents, cottages, villas, the seaside cottages, and the spa village with private kiosks and cabanas.

Rows of coconut trees abound in the island, that greet visitors both seeking adventure and quiet respite ....

Design Concept Malaomaoan Island resort is envisioned to complement the tourism circuit of Sorsogon province and is conceived as: “A world class nature island resort development that preserves its natural biodiversity while introducing ecologically-sound initiatives.”

Aside from various accommodations, amenities planned for the development include view decks, boardwalks, canopy walks, forest trails, bird observatory, and outdoor restaurants. The Island resort will also cater to water-based activities such as sea canoeing, swimming, scuba diving and snorkelling aside from other land-based activities that may include trekking, fishing, bird-watching, sight-seeing and participate/observe the villagers in the planned community-based livelihood and craft center.

A view of Malaomaoan island with portions of its sand bar as one approaches the northeastern side ...

The BUTTERFLY GARDEN, Hinulugan Taktak Protected

Landscape, Antipolo, Philippines

Project Overview: A Butterfly Garden for Hinulugan Taktak Protected Landscape was conceived as an added amenity to the famed waterfall in the City of Antipolo. The proposed site is located at the right side of the waterfalls facing the falling water. The site was selected because it is the only area in the vicinity that receives ample sunlight during daytime. Although, the terrain presents a bit of challenge because of the steep slopes, the concept of a terraced garden with viewing decks is more inviting and interesting and presents an additional feature for the butterfly garden..

For a successful butterfly garden, the following are some design considerations: • Host plants should be present for caterpillars • Nectar plants should be available for adult butterflies • The area must get plentiful sunshine • The garden should have wet sand or mud puddles in shady corners (butterflies

can get thirsty too) • There should be protection from high winds • Environment should be kept healthy and free of insecticides because these

chemicals may also harm the caterpillars and butterflies.

A LINEAR PARK @ Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

A waterfront park in a 40 x 600 meter land was planned by a local government in Saudi Arabia to be developed. Along with this, two options of conceptual design were prepared. Option 1 is more of a relaxed, naturalistic approach with informal gardens and curvilinear pathwalks. It also features a water feature, plaza and pavilion with seating area.

Option 2 features several play area for sports enthusiasts with a mini-golf, a tennis court and 2 volleyball courts. The spaces are more structured and showcases an interactive water feature, mini amphitheatre, kid’s play area and a plaza with gazebo.

The VILLAS @ Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Villa Landscape Plan & Details,

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

A refreshing green pool with intricate stone work & trellis@ Arabian ranches…..

An infinity pool with cascading water feature at Emirates Hills…